“At Augusta, the State's Chief Executive [Governor Happy Chandler],
counted only 29 houses remaining in this village where, until 2
weeks ago, 1,800 persons resided. The town was “wiped out” and
streets obliterated, Chandler reported. He said officials were
considering total abandonment of the Ohio River-front site in favor
of another high on nearby hills.” Cincinnati
Enquirer, February 5, 1937